Becoming a member

If you think the comments are rubbish, save your $50.00 and keep lurking.
I never said all the posts are rubish.I just think a lot of the rubbish could be removed.

Hi 80seriesrule
Its great to see you are thinking of joining, it is a nice gesture if you do.

Apart from the monetary and other reasons Juliana explains below, I personally dont know where else you would get the depth of information you can recieve from this site for free.

ExplorOz may not be perfect.
Is anything free perfect?
(Ahhh Yes - that Kayak trip I did down the Noosa River last week was perfect and free!! - hmmm)

If you havnt yet explored the site thoroughly Check for out for free our fuel prices - trek notes and fuel consumption figures for most treks in Australia (Trip Planning Vehicle Requirements and Business Search engine.) - . Ive done trips I normally would put in the too hard basket logistically, but did them because all the info I needed was on the site.

You would be supporting the site - improvments, new features and research of offroad options. Saves you from doing it yourself by trial and error.

Becoming a member is also saying you support this site and the work it does. Staying a member helps ensure it stays the best site of its kind in Australia. (Check out our site stats - we are consistantly in the top 10 sites in Australia in its categories. In our shop we are Number 3 in Australia - so if you buy maps and books on the web you'll love the shop.)

We have all come to accept the web a a great free resource and it should be so, however I think its obvious that this site is a great asset to offroading and a major cost saver for anybody planning to explore any part of Australia.

Becoming members will only make it get better and better.

When you consider the site gets 15 million hits per month from Australia and overseas - you realise how popular it is - Explor Oz is only in its infancy so lets look to what is possible for the future - the community and culture it fosters,- where is all that heading? -- (and we havn't even been on National TV yet).

Also consider the gap that would be there if the site didnt exist..............{:-(

The best endorsments are from those who have posted below.

hope this helps provide another perspective.
cheers
Kerry

"There seems to be a lack of moderation on the posts that waste time on what i would call Rubbish" - and it is people like yourself who post them.....
This is a classic example of what im talking about.
When i say rubbish ill give you an example of what im talking about not all posts are rubbish i never said that.
Also what i forgot to mention is people like your self who jump the gun and let there fingers fly before the brain gets into gear.
eg.Im looking at going solar.Type solar into search and theres plenty there lately from people like Aland mrs al/jimbo about solar.Go read them posts and you will see what i mean about rubbish/moderation you have to read through all the rubish in a post to find the pieces that are usefull.I dont mean the whole post is rubbish.I know people have there own ideas on things but read the post and you will know what i mean.
Lighten up man lifes to short to STRESS.

Hi 80seriesrule
I apologise if I jumped in too quick, but your clarification is a better explanation then your above quote. I also had my reasons as to why to join. The rubbish is always going to appear on public forums, but in general, you will always find want you are looking for.
I can ensure you, I am stress free.
See you in the high country, love it up there.

Hi Crazie,I agree a 100% with you .Ive meet great people on this forum and the information Ive got over the years ,is well worth the 50$
regards uppy

I have to concur, the friendships formed as a result of us being members of this site have been priceless and the gatherings and trips away sensational, whether it's worth renewing our membership each year time will tell.....

Lyn

Hi there Glenn.
Your certainly right about the cruisers.Fine vehicle.
I live over Dandenong way.
I run a computer software company so im pretty busy most of the time.
When i do get time off i like to head up the high country for some r&r.
Its usually only me who goes away as the kids arnt into the camping thing.
I just had a look at your site what a fantastic job your doing.
I think i need a little more time there.
I had a look at your Robe notes sounds like a great time could be had with the members/non members.
I must say i have to laugh at some of the names people use.
whats the go with The Fat Controller.Muddy.Brew and diamond where do they come up with theese .
Any way still thinking about that $50 .

hay watch out there 80series.
diamond happens to be my daughters name.

The Fat Controller sounds like my missus.....what's she doing on here.

Hi 80seriesrule,

Dandenong is close to a few of us, maybe we can catch up for a BBQ some time. High Country is a great place to go for a drive, lots of great tracks and sights to see.

How old are your kids? I have two, Cassie is 15 (who HATES camping) and James is 7 (who LOVES camping).

Thanks for your comments on my site, I hope it wasn't too slow for you.

Yeh some of the group have funny names, and most have funny personalities as well...in fact wait until you meet us...lol.

Have fun making up your mind.

Cheers

yer I get a laugh out of the user names here too..........80seriesrule hahahahahahahahah

yes your right there bonz.
we all know patrols rule.

Ok now personal digs at nicknames??????????? Lucky u drive an 80 series so we laugh at you.

80seriesrule,
(Quote) "People expecially non members seem to have fun rubbishing most posts.There seems to be a lack of moderation on the posts that waste time on what i would call Rubbish" (end quote)

From a non member, I would suggest the term "rubbishing most posts" may be a tad over the top, said nicely, :) also I assure you the site is well moderated as can be seen by checking out the recent "solar sun hours" post by 0zi, he referred to me as a 'wanker' as I pointed out his post was showing incorrect information, however when 'Wok' did the same he says 'thanks' - my point is, the defaming post was deleted as the 'mods' don't like people posting offencive remarks to members or visitors.

As Sand Man (SA) states, "both members and visitors alike, are knowledgeable about "something". There is the occasional "wanker" of course and unfortunately their bent is to be controversial. One learns who to ignore and who to respond to and eventually they go elsewhere, one way or another"

The mods actually do 'ban' the people who deserve it for whatever reason, they then have to reincarnate themselves with a new persona.

Well said Brew69.
I must say from the several replies i have recived there seems to be a few people who have joined but are reconsidering renewing.
Is there any 1 thing that makes people not what to rejoin?

Hi 80 SR,

It's interesting, some may refer to this post as being a "rubbish" post due to there not being one bit of info in relation to 4wding, caravaning or camping, but there is value for you in it!!!

Also due to the number of responces it could possibly add to the speed issues you have with the site!!!

If your looking for "real" monetry type advantages in joining this site, it's of my oppinion that your joining for the rong reasons.

I never had any intention of becoming a member due to the fact I've been visiting fishing related sites for years and never been asked to join or buy a membership, but eventually after gaining enormouse amounts of advice on a vast range of subjects including parts, aftermarket stuff, repairs, directions, places to go.....etc,etc, I all of a sudden found myself feeling the need to join, my advice would be to wait untill you reckon you "should" join.

Happy Days..........Browny

Well I am gladly re-joining. If we all take the position of supporting what we get some value from then we will contnue to get value from it. If we all pull the pin then the site'll go down the gurgler, something I don't want to see. Poeple have different reasons for being a member and not. The friends I have met here, not only met but have been welcomed into their homes, are something that I value very highly and I am prepared to continue to support this medium of meeting sharing of info and chit chat, there're sites like the MSN one for general banter, and I am a mamber of that too.

You talk about moderation, some say we have too much, others say they don't agree with whats happened at times, me amongst them. As someone mentioned in another thread, its not a job that is an easy one and I ascribe to that theory, accept the need for some moderation, if you think something should be given the bullet, then as Juliana says above email her and she'll take a look. You reckon there needs to be more to make the site better for you, other says less to make the site beter for them. Forget about it and get on with being part of this community, paid or non paid.

Don't be too harsh on us non members Willem

Cheers

Now what is it Glenn.....Ego, money or dummy spit?

None of the above Willem. I doubt that my renewment would be accepted anyway by those who rule this site. I just decided, why support those who don't deserve it. I chose to visit when I want, post when I want, and respond when I want....free of charge.

Cheers

We all know your story, Glenn. Be gracious about it and admit defeat...some things you just have to walk away from. Goodnight

Cheers Willem, no worries : )

See here we have the perfect example of how a post turns to rubish.
So i take it you have had a bad experience then Glenn?
And glad to see your still grumpy there Willem.

Geez mate, your rubbish are two other peoples catch up and comment, pull your head in, its comments such as yours that are the real rubbish.

Never grumpy mate....just playing with words or taking the piss...hahahaha......gotta find the soft underbelly

geez bonz way to go mate.
lol thats the way to stop some one becoming a member:-))
hahahaha

I must say the $50 might be worth it just in the value of how gullible you people really are!

yes Diamond I say it as it see it.

funny how when you respond to this particular conversation, it changes the order or responses...lol

Look 80seriesrules, this thread seems to be turning into one of the crap ones, but as the tyrants are on tour, it has yet to be deleted...ROFLMAO. Without guys like Willem and Bonz, this place would truly be boring. One of the classic non members is a bloke by the name of Truckster. I have yet to meet him personally yet, but gee he can stir the pot well too. As Willem has stated, "Joining up is only an ego thing", so make up your own mind. I will definately send you an invite next time there is a 4wdadventureoz get together. The last one was over the Xmas period on the Loddon River near Castlemaine, and the next one in the pipeline is Walwa over Easter, so keep you eyes open as it will be an invite only affair, and with your sense of humour, you will be quite welcome to come along.

Cheers

PS...it appears poor Bonz is still suffering from Des Lexics disease...hahahahahhaha

The Jingellic PUB! I recall that from lots of years ago, playing pool there in 1979, must be old Glenn, no wonder I got Des's disease....just glad I dont have his vehicle hahahahahaha.

Yes Bonz, what a lovely pub it is too, with a great camp site next to it. Hopefully you will have the sat phone by then and I can send you an invite.

Oh and he who laughs first, laughs last.

Cheers

you see it as you say it.
say it as you saw it.
seen it as it went bye even hahaha.
so how was crissy anyway bonz?

Best one for a long time Diamond, on call tho so couldnt call by the lazy Loddon, sadly. Boss is off on King Island at the moment and I am trying to work out what food needs to change of from frozen to cooked.

Sorry Craig but i dont drink or smoke.
I thought that was the right thing.

What are the advantages of being a member and forking out $50 of hard earned money?

That's what i thought your post was about, not running a survey on who minds freeloaders, and who doesnt, or who has no idea what the post is all about.

I have gained heaps of knowlege, had a good laugh, and made a few friends.
IMHO, it was the right thing for me to hand over not so hard earned cash, and give something back...

Paul,

Well put. You have said it all.

an air member?

lol